9-1-1 Cell Phone Program

FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulation requires that 9-1-1 calls be connected at no charge from all wireless phones whether they have been activated for paid service or not.

However, since there is no service agreement connected with these phones, there is no call back number for 9-1-1 call takers. Calls made to 9-1-1 are contingent upon the caller telling the call taker where they are. More...

Getting a cell phone for emergency use is easy. There is a brief application process and applicants are served on a first come, first served basis. Application can be made at the Weatherford Police Department. More...

Animal Shelter

The animal shelter is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The phones are answered on these days from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. On Sundays and Mondays, emergency calls will be dispatched to the on-duty animal control officer.

Not even the best professional can tell you if your animal has rabies. The best way to tell is to quarantine the animal for ten (10) days. There is no live animal test for rabies. Clinical signs include a change in behavior, loss of motor apparatus in hind legs, drooling from the mouth, baying or howling. Contact the animal shelter or your veterinarian for more information, or if you feel your animal has rabies or was exposed to an animal with rabies.

Yes. You must be at least 18 years of age and have a clear criminal history to volunteer at the Weatherford / Parker County Animal Shelter. Volunteers are needed to help socialize the animals, assist with adoptions, assist with fund raising efforts, and assist with kennels, ground cleaning and maintenance. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Animal Shelter at 817-598-4111 for more information.

Donate items such as dog and cat food, kitty litter, collars and leashes, laundry detergent and bleach. Donations can be brought directly to the shelter.

Make a monetary contribution in the form of cash, check or money order made payable to the Weatherford Animal Shelter Building Improvement Fund. Monetary contributions may be mailed to Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter, 403 Hickory Lane, Weatherford, Texas 76086.

Purchase a memorial brick for $100, which can be engraved in honor or memory of a beloved family member or pet. A memorial wall will be erected as part of the new construction. More...

Blackboard Connect - Urgent Notification System

The Blackboard Connect service allows authorized civic leaders to create and rapidly disseminate time-sensitive messages to every telephone number stored in the notification database. With the Blackboard Connect service, authorized users can send thousands of messages in minutes. Only authorized city officials are allowed access to the system.

Any message regarding the safety or welfare of our community would be disseminated using the Blackboard Connect service. Examples would include severe weather warnings and updates, potable water warnings, hazardous traffic or road conditions inside the city or affecting local routes, and any other situation that could impact the safety, property, or welfare of our community.

This system is a significant enhancement to existing means of communication and is a replacement for the former notification system the City of Weatherford was utilizing. TV, radio, and our city web site will continue to broadcast important announcements as well.

It is our intention that every residence and business in our community be included in the notification database. To provide contact information, please visit the City’s website at www.weatherfordtx.gov click on the Blackboard Connect link on the right hand side of the page. You may also call 817-598-4293 or 817-598-HELP (4357).

Yes, we can accept cell phones in the database and encourage you to request that your cell number be included. Cell phone numbers are not automatically included in the database. The database only has access to publically listed land lines.

Blackboard Connect is a service of The NTI Group, Inc. (NTI). NTI takes security and privacy concerns very seriously and does not sell, trade, lease or loan any data about our clients to any third party. Blackboard utilizes multiple physical and virtual layers of firewalls to maintain data security.

The caller-ID number for calls generated by the Blackboard Connect service will be: 817-598-4001 In addition, every message will begin with the same standard announcement: "Hello, this is NAME calling with an important message from The City of Weatherford." The message content will follow this standard introduction.

There are several varieties of call screening devices which use differing protocols for screening. In general, the system has been found to work with these devices; but, some may require some type of pre-programming to allow our city’s telephone number to pass through. We may conduct periodic tests to assure that messages are being delivered to numbers in the notification database.

For non-residents or owners who reside outside of our city, you may provide additional phone numbers to be included in our database to contact during certain situations. In general, calls are sent to the primary number only, but we also have the ability to call multiple numbers for each resident. Please contact the city at 817-598-4293 or visit the city web site www.weatherfordtx.gov to provide us with that information.

Should a situation arise that requires us to contact you at multiple phone numbers, we can activate the system to place a simultaneous call to all of your numbers. In most cases, we will be sending calls only to one phone number.

For busy signals, the call will be repeated several times in an attempt to reach you. The same is true for No-answer and Call-waiting. If the phone is answered by a message recorder, the message will be left on the answering device. If, after several attempts the call does not successfully go through, the system will stop attempting to call.

Repeating or looping of messages happens when the system detects excessive noise in the background. This can be caused by loud radio/television volumes, people talking, or busy traffic noise. When you receive the next call, say "hello" once and turn down the volume of your radio/television or press the mute button on your telephone to allow full message delivery.

Building Inspections

Subcontractors (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Backflow, Irrigation) DO need to be registered with the City of Weatherford. In order to become registered, contractors should take the following actions:a. Complete a Contractor Information Sheet. b. Provide the Planning and Development office a copy of the contractor's Master License, proof of identification, and proof of General Liability insurance.c. There is no fee for registration.

To activate the Open Records Act you must submit a written request to the Office of the City Secretary. For your convenience, you may complete our Public Information Request form online, or on paper. Public Information Request webpage

A maximum of thirty minutes will be devoted to receiving comments from the public for topics not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 1 presentation per meeting with a maximum timed limit of 3 minutes. No formal council action is permitted under the Texas Open Meetings law for the items discussed in this section of the agenda. Comments are also welcome on items listed on the current agenda. Citizens wishing to address council during a meeting should complete the appropriate speaker card prior to the start of each meeting.

No, Code Enforcement only handles vehicles that are on private property. You may contact the Weatherford Police Department to have abandoned cars on a public street or highway removed. The non-emergency number is 817-598-4300.

Consumer Health

a. Complete a Mobile Food Permit Application and return it to Consumer Health Dept.b. Application will be reviewed and a pre-opening inspection will be scheduled.c. After the pre-opening inspection is conducted and the moible unit approved by the regulatory authority, a permit will be issued. d. Cost is $120 per year.

a. Please contact the Consumer Health Dept. for a copy of the City of Weatherford's Minimum Standards for Food Establishments.b. A set of plans will need to be submitted to the Consumer Health Dept. for review for new new construction or extensive remodel.c. Complete a Food Permit Application/Food Establishment Plan Review Packet and return it to the Consumer Health Dept.d. Owner or contractor will need to make an appointment with the regulatory authority for the Final Health Inspections.e. Once the final inspection is made and passed, the owner or contractor may apply for a Health Permit (fee will depend on classification of the food establishment).f. Final inspection approval and payment of the Health Payment must be made prior to issuance of the CO (Certificate of Occupancy required prior to occupying the new, existing, or remodeled food establishment).

a. Look at the annual class schedule.b. Classes are held at the Weatherford Public Library located at 1014 Charles Street (unless the class is on-site at a specific food establishment).c. Fee for the class is $15 per person.d. Fee is non-refundable and must be paid at least 24 hours in advance.e. Fee for a replacement food handler card is $5.

a. Establishments such as Group Homes, Vending Machines, Facilities operated by non-profit organizations for their members, families, and invited guests.b. Establishments other than those listed above probably require a permit. Contact the Consumer Health Dept for guidance.

Customer Services/Utility Billing

The City of Weatherford Customer Service Department is open from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. Although, there is a night drop on the west side of the building that can be accessed 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

You will be required to bring two forms of identification (one picture) and the lease agreement if renting the property. Unless married, all adults on the lease are required to be present and show identification and sign application for service.

New customers with NO water consumption history:1 resident $15.002 residents $23.25 or more $31.40Customers with water history:Add water consumption billed for December, January and February together, then divide by 3 to determine your average consumption. Then, subtract 400 cubic feet (included in customer charge), then multiply the balance by .0420 and add the $15.00 customer charge.

Example:December water consumption was 1200January water consumption was 800February water consumption was 1300

Finance

No. The City is only one of several taxing authorities with overlapping jurisdiction for City of Weatherford residents. The combined tax rates for most Weatherford residents depending on what school district the property is located in are as follows:

City of Weatherford $0.46360Weatherford School District $1.40000Parker County $0.32702Parker County Lateral Road $0.08318Parker County Hospital District $0.113Parker County College District $0.11195

No. For several years, the City, school districts, County and other special billing entities of Parker County have contracted with the Parker County Appraisal District (PCAD) to collect property taxes on their behalf. The contact information for PCAD is:Parker County Appraisal District1108 Santa Fe DriveWeatherford, TX 76086Phone: (817)596-0077Fax: (817)613-8096

The State of Texas levies a sales tax of 6.25% on all purchases state wide. The City of Weatherford levies an additional 1.5% and Parker County levies an additional .5% for all eligible goods purchased in the City of Weatherford for a total of 8.25%

Businesses, including the City of Weatherford Utilities, collect sales taxes for purchases made and submit those to the State of Texas by the 20th of each month. The State then keeps their portion and distributes, for a fee, to all other collecting entities. You can contact the State Sales Tax Office at:Susan Combs, Texas ComptrollerPO Box 13528, Capitol StationAustin, Texas 78711-35281-800-252-5555comptroller.help@cpa.state.tx.us

Yes. In accordance with Texas Tax Code and City of Weatherford Code, hotels, motels, lodging houses, inns, rooming houses, and B&B’s within the City of Weatherford must collect and disburse 6% of the price paid for the room to the State of Texas and 7% of the price of the room to the City of Weatherford.

Yes. The City collects a Lake Lot License Fee for certain properties located on Lake Weatherford. Fees are per a contracted rate, billed by the City July 31st and payable by October 1 to:City of Weatherford CFO303 Palo Pinto StreetP.O.Box 255Weatherford, Texas 76086

The City reviews and approves its investment policy in November. Brokers/Dealers can submit application to be on the approved broker/dealer list in December, and the City Council will select Brokers/Dealers in January. Further information can be obtained through the City’s CFO at (817) 598-4220.

You may get on the City of Weatherford’s vendor list by faxing your vendor information and commodities offered to (817) 598-4306 or e-mailing ccoffman@weatherfordtx.gov. Vendor information should include vendor name, contact, address, phone number, fax number, and services/supplies offered. email Cathy Coffman

The ISO (Insurance Services Organization) is an advisory organization and the principal provider of rating and statistical information used by the insurance industry in the United States. Quality of public fire protection is one of the items of statistical information the ISO provides to the insurance industry. Under the PPC (Public Protection Class) program, the City of Weatherford has achieved a rating of 3 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the most desirable rating. Lower homeowner’s insurance rates are available as a City increases its PPC rating. In the fall of 2006, the City of Weatherford’s rate increased from a 5 to a 3.

Due to State of Texas regulations, control burns are no longer allowed inside the City of Weatherford. After April 30, 2003, it became illegal to perform any type of control burn within the city limits, including burning of cleared materials such as brush.

The hydrant is probably not broken but the Fire Department appreciates the public notifying us of such an event. From time to time, the city’s utility department will “flush” hydrants. In most cases, a gushing hydrant indicates that preventive maintenance is being performed on the hydrant. If you wish to report the hydrant, you may contact the Utilities Department or the Fire Department.

Our department is both a Paid and Reserve Department. The Weatherford Fire Department Reserves was formerly known as the Weatherford Volunteer Fire Department. Its membership consists of 15 firefighters who volunteer their time and service. Applications may be obtained from the Administrative Office at Station 1.

The Weatherford Fire Department welcomes visitors to tour our stations. For large groups or specific dates and times, we request that you contact the Department at least one week before the day you would like to visit. We can normally accommodate all requests, however, due to training, maintenance, and inspection activities, we request that you call ahead. Arrangements can also be made for our firefighters to visit daycares, schools, senior care centers, and other facilities.

Yes. Our department is committed to ongoing public education and will be happy to send a representative to your function. Please call the Administrative Secretary at 817-598-4280 at least a week prior to schedule your event.

Motor oil can usually be disposed of at most automobile parts stores and lube businesses, however, there may be a charge for this service. The lids of latex paint buckets may be removed, the paint allowed to dry completely, and then disposed of with regular household waste. Mercury thermometers may be dropped off at any fire station.

From time to time various businesses and organizations will donate smoke detectors to our department for distribution to home owners who are senior citizens or who are financially unable to purchase them. Please call if you need a smoke detector!

Reports of fire incidents are available to the public by request. Please call Fire Department Administration at 817-598-4280 and request a report. Because the reports are computer generated, please notify the Fire Department in advance if you wish to obtain a copy, especially if the incident occurred prior to the year 2001. Please provide us with the date, time, and street address of the incident. The cost of a general report is $5.00.

Administrative office hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. During those hours, we make every effort to make sure that someone is available to answer the Administrative telephone lines. However, there may be times when the telephones are extremely busy and there may be a delay in answering your call. After regular business hours, a firefighter will answer your call if they are not responding to an incident.

Your child may benefit from a visit to our fire station, where he/she can have a one-on-one conversation with firefighters about the dangers of playing with fire. Early attention to this problem is extremely important. Our Fire Marshal also actively participates in the Juvenile Firesetters Intervention Program. Please contact him at 817-598-4290 to obtain further information regarding this program or visit our link.

The Weatherford Fire Department assigns addresses for all locations inside the City limits of Weatherford. Weatherford is growing rapidly and many streets have not been inserted on the maps yet. Please call us at 817-598-4280 to obtain addressing and street information inside the City limits of Weatherford. For addressing and street locations outside the City limits of Weatherford but still in Parker County, you should contact the Parker County 911 Addressing office at 817-599-6591.

Dennis Hooks is the Mayor for the City of Weatherford. Dennis Hooks served on the City Council from 1992 to 1998. In January 2008, he was appointed Mayor of Weatherford to fill the unexpired term of Joe Tison. He was re-elected in May 2008, and May 2010, each for a two year term.

Human Resources

Applications are available at City Hall, 303 Palo Pinto. You can also print the online application and mail it to City of Weatherford PO Box 255 Weatherford TX 76086 or fax it to 817-598-4007. An application must be completed for each open position you are interested in.

Interviews are not automatic. HR representatives and Manager work together to determine who will be interviewed. Preference will be given to applicants who possess more specific education and/or experience.

Library

From Interstate 20: Take exit 406. Turn right onto S. Bowie Dr. After approximately .9 miles, you will come to a stop sign. Turn right onto Charles Street. The library is ahead on the left.

From the Parker County Courthouse: Head south on S. Main Street. At Russell St. (approximately .7 miles), turn right. Russell Street ends at Charles Street. Turn left. The library is ahead on the right.

Photographic identification issued by a government or educational institution is required to open an account and must be shown when the application is made. For example: a current driver’s license or state identification card.

Yes. The library's wi-fi network is accessible to anyone with a laptop computer and an 802.11b wireless card or higher. Wi-fi is accessible in the library and in the parking lot spaces closest to the building. Outside access is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, signal permitting.

Click here for more information on the downloadable eBook and eAudiobook program at the Weatherford Public Library.

The website for the North Texas Libraries on the Go catalog is www.ntexlibrariesonthego.org. When you sign in on that site, your PIN will be the last four digits of the telephone number that's listed on your library account, unless you have changed that PIN by using the online catalog account management features.

Searching for and checking out items is very similar to using e-commerce sites like Amazon.com. There are also a number of helpful tutorials on the site that show you the download process step-by-step and there is also an interactive support tool that is useful in getting started.

Weatherford Public Library receives a limited number of tax forms from the Internal Revenue Service each year. However, you will be able to access and print any reproducible forms from the IRS website at the library.

There is no age limit on library cards. For minor children (age 17 and under), a parent or guardian must complete the application form. The parent or guardian must have an account in good standing to open an account for a child.

Just visit the library and talk to one of our library clerks at the circulation desk. Please, do NOT leave money in a book and drop it in our drop boxes. This can cause complications in paying your fine properly.

An Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a loan of materials from another library. A reference librarian can help you order an item from another library that we may not have in our collection. There is a return postage fee on items equal to the amount of postage required to send the item from the lending library.

There is a return postage fee on items equal to the amount of postage required to send the item from the lending library. This charge will vary depending on the weight of the item, but is usually approximately $3.00 for a single book of average weight. Heavier than average books may cost significantly more to ship. This fee must be paid when the material is checked out.

You must talk to a library clerk to renew your ILL. Just call the library at 817-598-4150 or come visit us. We will check and see when the item is due back to the lending library and see if we can renew it for you. More information about ILL's

Mosquito Control

The West Nile Virus's main route in human infections is through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. Humans and other animals may become infected when the infected mosquito bites to take blood. During this time, the virus may be injected from the mosquito's salivary glands into the human or animal, where it can multiply, and possibly cause illness.

According to the Center For Disease Control, most people that become infected with the West Nile Virus will not show any symptoms (approximately 80%).

Milder Symptoms in Some PeopleMilder symptoms can include: fever, headache, and body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph nodes. Estimated that 20% of people who become infected with West Nile Virus will develop West Nile Fever.

Serious Symptoms in a Few PeopleSevere symptoms include; headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent. Estimated that about 1 in 150 people infected with West Nile virus will develop severe illness.

People will typically develop symptoms between 3-14 days after they are bitten by an infected mosquito.

Currently, there is no vaccine for West Nile virus and there is no specific treatment. In severe cases, people need to go to the hospital where they can receive supportive treatment such as intravenous fluids and medicine.

Personal protection and eliminating places where mosquitoes breed are the most successful/healthiest ways of preventing mosquito bites. Protect yourself from bites by using insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and try to avoid outdoor activity at dusk and dawn. Choose a repellent that will provide protection for the amount of time you or members of your family will be outdoors. Please remember to read and follow the label directions carefully.

Keep your lawn mowed, as mosquitoes normally like to rest in high grass and weeds.

Reduce or alternate watering so that runoff from your sprinkler systems is not produced (thus not allowing water to collect and stagnate). Also, you can use other types of landscaping to absorb standing water around your property.

Elimination of breeding sites (standing water) continues to be the most effective way to control mosquitoes. Eliminating sites can help reduce the development of thousands of mosquitoes.

However, if the source of standing water cannot be drained or eliminated, then treat the source with a larvacide that contains BTI (Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis). Larvacides target mosquito larva and when used correctly will stop the cycle of the mosquito before ever becoming an adult.

These products can be purchased at nurseries or home and garden stores. BTI is environmentally friendly, but it is very important to carefully read and follow the label of instructions before applying the product.

You may appear in person at City Hall, located at 303 Palo Pinto Street; or place in the night drop on the west side of City Hall; or sign the plea form on the back of the citation and mail it along with a legible copy of your driver's license or ID with the payment to: Weatherford Municipal Court, PO Box 255, Weatherford Texas 76086

You have 15 calendar days from the date you received your citation to appear. You may appear in person, by mail or by attorney. If you fail to make your appearance within the 15 days, a warrant may be issued for your arrest.

Your payment is distributed to separate fees and costs. The fine portion, as well as, part of the costs is deposited in the city’s general fund. The fees are sent to the State and distributed into different funds such as the state traffic fund, child safety fund, judicial support fee, and the consolidated fee.

You can make contact with the Court Officer by calling 817-598-4120. The Court Officer’s duties are to act as court Bailiff and to arrest any persons with outstanding Class C warrants issued out of the Municipal Court. If you believe you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest issued out of Weatherford Municipal Court, please see the Court Officer for assistance in resolving your warrant issues.

Deferred disposition, when requested, is a means of having a violation dismissed. If granted by the Judge, you may be placed on deferred for a period of time set by the Judge and will have specific terms or conditions set by the Judge. If complied with, your case will be dismissed.

Parks and Recreation

First Monday Trade Days takes place the weekend prior to the first Monday of every month. It begins on Friday and ends on Sunday. For vendor policies, please follow the link for First Monday on our website or you may call 817-598-4124. First Monday Trade Days Information

You will need to pre-register for our activities in person at the Parks and Recreation office, located at 119 Palo Pinto, or you may call 817-598-4124 and register by phone with a credit card payment. All classes and one-day outings require pre-registration. Registration deadline is two business days prior to the activity/class date. When registering for our programs, you may sign up your child and one other participant. Classes & Events

There are two community buildings and several park pavilions that are available on a rental basis. Harberger Hill, Cherry Park and all pavilions may be reserved on a hourly basis. Please call 817-598-4124 to book your date today. Facility Rental Information

Planning and Development

Zoning establishes the types of land uses permitted on a specific tract of land. Zoning also regulates the size, intensity, and height of development, as well as signage, screening, and parking related to development. Weatherford has 20 zoning districts which are broadly grouped into residential, commercial, industrial, and special districts. Specific information regarding each district can be obtained in the City of Weatherford’s Zoning Ordinance.

A Comprehensive Plan is an official document adopted by a local government that serves as a guide for making land use changes, preparation of capital improvement programs, and the rate, timing, and location of future growth. It is based upon establishing long-term goals and objectives to guide the future growth of a city.

A subdivision plat is a survey, prepared by a licensed registered surveyor, of property describing the dimensions and location of lot lines, streets, and easements. A plat also establishes the lot, block, and subdivision name used in real estate transactions. A plat is a legal document complete with: a. A drawing of the property boundaries b. A written description of those boundaries c. A dedication statement d. An owner’s certification statement e. A title block f. Approval statementsPlats are reviewed and approved by the City and filed in the Plat Records of Parker County. A plat is not the property survey required by mortgage companies when closing the sale of property.

The Board of Adjustment is a 6-member board appointed by the City Council. The main purposes of the Board of Adjustment (called the BOA) are to provide an alternative for those situations where literal enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance may impose unnecessary hardship, and to grant special exceptions that ensure that the City can develop in accordance with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. An additional mission of the BOA is to ensure that land is fully utilized for a lawful purpose, and that substantial justice may be done. This is achieved by hearing cases for Variances.

Lots, structures, uses of land and structures, and characteristics of use which were lawfully in existence and operating before this Zoning Ordinance was enacted, amended, or otherwise made applicable to such lots, structures or uses, but which do not now conform to the regulations.

Persons owning property in Weatherford can develop and use their land for any of the lawful land uses allowed in the land use chart in the Zoning Ordinance (for any land use allowed in the zoning district in which their parcel is located). If an owner wishes to use his/her land for a land use not currently allowed for their particular zoning, the owner may apply to Planning and Development for a zoning change. Zoning changes must be voted on by the Planning and Zoning Board, and must be approved by a majority of the City Council after all appropriate public hearings are complete. If the land in question is located within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City, the owner is asked to coordinate any construction or development activity with both the City of Weatherford, and Parker County.

Yes. The City is currently in the process of annexing unincorporated land to the west of the current city limits. The anticipated completion date is June of 2009. For detailed information on the specific property affected, please contact Planning and Development.

Planned Development or “PD” zoning is referred to as an overlay type of zoning. It allows a local government to decide on a land use request on a case-by-case basis, and usually results in a “give and take” strategy between the developer and the local government. If approval for a PD is granted, all of the requirements are written into a specific ordinance (a local law) that is voted on by the City Council for the address in question. The PD ordinance is fully enforceable in a court of law.

Yes and Yes. Prior to beginning any tree clearing or site grading activity on any land in Weatherford, the owner or general contractor must submit applications for a grading permit and a tree removal/alteration permit. Contact Planning and Development for applications. Grading applications will be reviewed by the Transportation and Public Works Department. The tree removal/alteration permit will be reviewed by Planning and Development.

First, you can obtain a copy of an accident report in person between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at Weatherford Police Department located at 801 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, Texas. There is a $6.00 charge per report. We do not fax, mail, or email reports. Please keep in mind that certain information is not considered public and may be omitted from specific accident reports.

Second, you can now obtain copies of accident reports online. The process is simple and easy to follow. Simply go to the website www.policereports.us. From the home page, click on the State of Texas. Then scroll down and click on the Weatherford Police Department link. On the top left portion of that page, you must fill in two of the three search criteria necessary to access the report; the search criteria includes the report number, the date of the accident and/or the last name of any of the parties involved in the collision. After entering your search criteria, the program will show you the accident report you selected. Click on the blue accident number and it will direct you to the online pay system where you can purchase your accident report. You can pay with a credit card or a pre-paid account if you have one. If you have any questions regarding purchasing accident reports online, please contact police records at (817) 598-4310.Accident Reports Online

You can obtain a public copy of an offense report in person between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at Weatherford Police Department located at 801 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, Texas. We do not fax, email, or mail reports. Please keep in mind that limited information is considered “public.” Due to legal restrictions, certain information will be omitted from public copies of offense reports.

Providing that your vehicle is not being held as evidence, you will need to bring one or more of the following documentation papers to the WPD Communications Department to obtain a release form:

A. Original title – If state is a title holding state, provide the vehicle registration.B. Title receipt – Original bill of sale if inside of 30 days. If older than 30 days, you must go to the Auto Registration office and bring the title up to date first.C. Notarized letter from the registered owner giving you permission to take possession of their vehicle. If you are a family member, you can use the state approved form, which allows a close family member to take possession of the vehicle.D. Court order giving you authority to take possession of the vehicle.E. Probate or divorce paperwork stating the vehicle has been given to you.F. Photo ID – name must match the name on the title/receipt/bill of sale. (Unless you have a notarized letter from the owner stating you can pick up the vehicle.) If the name on the title is a company or dealership, the company or dealership must provide a notarized letter on letterhead stating a) the name of the person and that he/she is authorized to pick up the vehicle and b) all vehicle information.G. Proof of liability insurance on the vehicle that was impounded must be provided before vehicles can be released.

Yes. Contact the Police Department at 817-598-4345 at least two weeks in advance of your event. We will need to know approximately how many people will be at the event, their age range, when and where it will be held, what topics you would like for us to discuss and how long you would like our presentation to last.

The Weatherford Police Department is committed to maintaining a professional police force and department. We have both officers and civilian employees working for the department. If anyone has a complaint regarding an officer’s or civilian employee’s actions, he/she is encouraged to speak with a department representative about the incident. Everyone should know that they have the right to make a complaint and that no retaliation will come as a result of that complaint. The department will diligently investigate the complaint and implement corrective measures if they are warranted.

The Weatherford Police Department offers fingerprinting services to the general public for a nominal fee. Fingerprinting services are offered Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 5:00pm. If fingerprinting services need to be done outside these hours, please call the records department to set up an appointment. The police department will attempt to have fingerprinting done during these times; however, all requests for fingerprints will be honored regardless of time or day. The charge for fingerprinting is $10.00 for each set of fingerprints taken.

You have fifteen calendar days from the date of the citation to contact the Weatherford Municipal Court. The Municipal Court is located inside the Weatherford City Hall at 303 Palo Pinto. Their phone number is 817-598-4120 and they are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Municipal Court

Generally, we do not provide police escorts; however, if public safety is at risk or you believe that a police escort or civil standby is needed please call dispatch with the information and they will be glad to help.

The Weatherford Police Department will take a report in person or by phone. We understand the needs of today’s citizens and understand that you might not have the time to wait for an officer to make the scene. There are certain offenses where officers will have to meet with you face to face.

Yes. Periodically, the Weatherford Police Department will have an auction to clear out the wrecker lots for vehicles that remain unclaimed. These auctions are announced in the local paper ahead of time or you can call the property department and ask when the next auction will be held.

Please be advised that the City of Weatherford may not conduct criminal history checks for a non-criminal justice purpose. You can check with the Crime Records Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety and access these records for a fee. There are also private sites available on the internet.

Yes. There are three different types of permits for persons requesting to solicit inside the city. A peddler permit, an itinerant vendor permit and a religious solicitor permit. Peddlers and itinerant vendors are charged a fee for this service while religious solicitors are not; however, religious solicitors must meet the charitable organizations guidelines set up by the state.Anyone who has a warrant or a criminal history for fraud and/or theft will not be given a permit. It is a crime to solicit within the city without the approved permit.

Your request must be in writing. Only written requests trigger a governmental body's obligations under the Public Information Act. Your request should be for documents or other information that is already in existence. Governmental bodies are not required to answer questions, perform legal research, or comply with a continuing request to supply information on a periodic basis as such information is prepared in the future. Requests made by facsimile or electronic mail must be addressed to the Officer for Public Information or the chief administrative officer in order to trigger an obligation under the Public Information Act.

You can either telephone police dispatch at 817-598-4300, or you can go online to the city webpage and click on the “citizen service request” icon on the left side of the page. A pop-up window will be displayed. On the right hand side click “create new issue” under actions. Fill in the blanks. Detailed information about the activities, the persons involved, vehicle descriptions (tag numbers, make and model of car), hours when activity occurs, etc., will assist investigators. Results may not be seen immediately. Cases involving conspiracy or high level drug trafficking can be complicated and time consuming.

Call the Weatherford Police Department and report the problem. For the speeding, we can put the radar trailer on the street, (for about a week) which monitors the speed of vehicles and instantly educates drivers by flashing the current speed. Usually this works well and no further action is needed. If necessary we would follow this up with speed enforcement details (officers operating radar and issuing summons when appropriate).

You can report traffic related problems in your neighborhood by calling the police non-emergency number at 817-598-4310. Please provide information to the Call Taker about the location and nature of the problem, when it occurs, and whether or not you would like to have an officer call you back. The problem will be forwarded to the appropriate unit for response and action.

Contact your local police department as soon as possible to generate a police report. Even if the Identity Theft has taken place in another city or state, you will need to show proof you have made contact with a police agency. You can view an information booklet on what you can do by visiting the attorney general web page @ http://www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/identity_theft.shtml.

The Recycling drop-off centers closed due to the increase of hauling costs and trash contamination in the landfill. The fee to haul a recycling container to the recycling facility in Ft Worth is $ 270.00 each. This cost was estimated to exceed $180,000 in 2010.

Storm Water Utility Program

On October 23, 2012 the City Council adopted Ordinance 578-2012-27 establishing Storm Water Utility System within the City Limits of the City of Weatherford. The utility is a service charge or fee based on "use", just like sanitary sewer or drinking water. The revenue from the Storm Water Utility System can only be spent on storm water related activities and will provide a funding source for maintenance, repair and construction of storm water facilities.

The fee is charged against developed property within the City limits and will be included in the City utility bill. If the owner of the property normally pays for utility services on the property, the storm water fee is sent to the owner for payment. If an occupant, or tenant, of a property is responsible for payment of utilities, the City considers the tenant responsible for payment of the Storm Water fee. However, the owner will be expected to pay the Storm Water fee if the property has been vacated by a tenant.

The Storm Water Utility fee is based on impervious surface area within the City. A sampling of the City's residential dwelling units was used to determine the amount of impervious surface to calculate for an ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit). After the ERU was calculated each residential dwelling unit was defined as one (1) ERU, which equals 3,300 sq. ft. of impervious surface and starting January 1, 2013 a residential property shall be billed at $3.00 per month.Developed non-residential property (including commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental and multi-family) fees are calculated by taking measurements of their impervious surfaces and dividing by 3,300 sq. ft. which determines the number of ERU's that apply to the development. Starting January 1, 2013, all non-residential property shall be billed at $3.00 per ERU per month.

Impervious area is defined as a surface that is resistant to infiltration by water. Several examples of impervious areas include asphalt or concrete pavement, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks and buildings.

The residential fee is a flat rate for each dwelling unit, or ERU, and cannot be adjusted. Fee calculations for non-residential properties can be reviewed for accuracy by filing a utility fee appeal from with the City Engineer. A customer can provide additional information about impervious area from land surveys or other supporting documents.

The City will be developing a Storm Water Master Plan that inventories the existing facilites, documents the extent of water related problems across the city and develops an overall long-term strategy to effectively address issues.Funds will also be used to complete a backlog of smaller drainage projects that have not been funded in the past.

It will be administered through and in conjunction with the Engineering Department and the Transportation and Public Works (TPW) Department.For additional information call the TPW Deparment at (817) 598-4244 or the Engineering Department at(817) 598-4016.

In most cases, garbage was not picked up because it was put out after the crew picked up on your street. Please notify the Sanitation Division and they will make an attempt to go back and pick it up. Contact Sanitation

Weatherford Disc Golf

Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc. Formalized in the 1970’s, the object of the game is to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws. The discs are thrown from a tee area to a target, which is the “hole.” The most common hole is an elevated metal basket. It is easy to learn, making it an ideal recreational activity.

Disc golf can be played from school age to old age. Much like traditional golf, this sport can be enjoyed alone, with a group of friends or the whole family. In any case, it can become a lifetime activity for people who play.

1. Disc golf is played like ball golf, using flying discs. One stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown, and when a penalty is incurred. The winner is the golfer with the lowest score.

2. Tee throws must be completed within the designated tee areas.

3. Order of play - After teeing off, the player whose disc is farthest from the hole always throws first. The player with the fewest strokes on the previous hole is the first to tee off.

4. Stance - Fairway throws must be made with the foot closest to the hole on the spot where the last throw came to rest. The other foot may be not closer to the hole than the foot on this lie.

5. A run-up and normal follow through, after release, are allowed more than 10 meters from the hole. Inside 10 meters, a player may not step past his/her lie. “Falling” or “jumping” putts are not allowed.

6. A disc that comes to rest inside the Disc Pole Hole or chains constitutes successful completion of that hole. A disc that comes to rest on top of the pole hole does NOT constitute a successful putt.

7. A disc that comes rest more than 2 meters above the ground is considered out of bounds. The disc must be thrown from the ground directly below the suspended disc, with a one stroke penalty.

8. A throw that lands out-of-bounds is to be carried in and played from the point where the disc went out-of-bounds, with a one stoke penalty. Alternate recreational rules do not include penalty strokes, but you should still always carry your disc back in bounds and off of roads and sidewalks.

9. Never throw until the players ahead of you are out of range, and until the fairway is completely clear of spectators and park guests.

The City Council and Utility Board approved and support a “Dark Sky “ lighting program. This is a program that limits the amount of light that will encroach upon residents or business that are next door.